Steel wheelchair use precautions
Many elderly people today need to use steel wheelchairs because of their large grades, inconvenient legs and feet. The use of steel wheelchairs has brought many conveniences to the elderly. Today, Xiaobian talks about the use of steel wheelchairs, and hopes to help everyone.
1. Steel wheelchair seat length: measure the horizontal distance between the buttocks and calf gastrocnemius muscles when sitting down, and reduce the measurement result by 6.5 cm. If the seat is too short, the weight will mainly fall on the ischial bone, which may cause partial compression. If the seat is too long, it will compress the axillary part and affect the local blood circulation, and it may easily stimulate the skin. For patients with short thighs or hips and knee flexure contracture, it is better to use short seats.
2. Steel wheelchair seat width: measure the distance between the two hips or two strands when sitting down. After adding 5cm, sit down and have a gap of 2.5cm on each side. The seat is too narrow, the upper and lower steel wheelchairs are more difficult to press the buttocks and thigh tissue; the seat is too wide to be stable, the steel wheelchair is inconvenient, the two limbs are prone to fatigue, and it is difficult to enter and exit the gate.
3. Cushion. In order to comfort and prevent hemorrhoids, the seat of the steel wheelchair should be placed on the seat cushion. Common cushions are foam rubber pads (5 to 10 cm thick) or gel pads. To prevent the seat from sinking, place a 0.6cm thick plywood under the seat cushion.
4. Seat height: measure the distance from the heel (or heel) to the armpit when sitting down, plus 4cm. When placing the pedal, the board surface is at least 5cm away from the ground. The seat is too high, the steel wheelchair cannot be placed at the table; if the seat is too low, the ischial weight is too heavy.
5. Handrail height: When sitting down, the upper arm is vertical, the forearm is placed flat on the armrest, and the height of the chair to the lower edge of the forearm is measured, plus 2.5 cm. Proper armrest height helps maintain proper body posture and balance and allows the upper limb to be placed in a comfortable position. The armrest is too high and the upper arm is forced to lift up, which is prone to fatigue. If the armrest is too low, you need to lean forward to maintain balance, not only easy to fatigue, but also affect breathing.
6. Steel wheelchair back height: The higher the back, the more stable, the lower the back, the greater the activity of the upper body and upper limbs. Low back: Measure the distance from the sitting surface to the armpit (one arm or two arms are stretched forward) and reduce the result by 10 cm. High back: Measure the actual height of the seat to the shoulder or back pillow.
7. Check the weight. Because your goal is to buy a lightweight steel wheelchair, choosing a lightweight steel wheelchair is the first requirement. Lighter steel wheelchairs are clearly a better choice. Not only is it easy to handle, it is easier to use. This means it will be easier to operate. Relatively speaking, lighter steel wheelchairs will be more expensive.
8. Other auxiliary parts of steel wheelchair: It is designed to meet the needs of special patients, such as increasing the friction surface of the handle, extending the rut, anti-shock device, armrest mounting arm rest, or steel wheelchair table for patients to eat and write.
9. The quality of the tires. You should also look at the quality of the tires in steel wheelchairs. The wheels must fit all types of surfaces so that they can be used in different places. Make sure it will never be flat
10. Check the materials. When looking for a lightweight steel wheelchair, you should check the materials used in the steel wheelchair and the durability of the material. More importantly, the weight of the material. The most common material is stainless steel. However, the problem with stainless steel is that it can be heavy. Therefore, it is recommended to use aluminum when the material is used, although the price of such materials will be higher.
11. Pay attention to comfort. Lightweight steel wheelchairs with different characteristics need to be checked. Avoid the discomfort caused by sedentary steel wheelchairs. It is important to ensure that the height and width of the seat are suitable for the user. It should also have cushioning material. Handrails are also essential. It not only makes the seated person feel comfortable, but also facilitates pushing the wheelchair.
The above is about the use of steel wheelchairs. It is helpful to everyone after you have noticed that you want to use steel wheelchairs.
